Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1QD
What's nearby
St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Greene King Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
The Apex - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ickworth House - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Bury St Edmunds Station - 15 min walk
Stansted Airport (STN) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
The Corn Exchange - 4 min walk
Côte - 4 min walk
Oakes Barn - 3 min walk
Burger King - 5 min walk
Vespers Belgian Beer Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
The Westgate
Upscale inn
The Westgate provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
1 restaurant
1 bar
Guest services
No housekeeping
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn Bury St Edmunds
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Westgate pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Westgate?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Westgate?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Westgate?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Westgate located?
Situated in Bury St Edmunds, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Church, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, and Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery. The Athenaeum and Greene King Brewery are also within 10 minutes. Bury St Edmunds Station is 15 minutes by foot.
The Westgate Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Stayed here for a night while passing through. Initially attracted by the price which was a little cheaper than others in the area and I try to stay in pubs where possible rather than budget chain hotel type places.
Found the whole experience to be really lovely.
The room was basic, pretty much as I had expected but was clean throughout and had all the amenities I really needed: tea & coffee, towels, en-suite & shower.
Couldn't ask for more really.
Staff were friendly and welcoming as was the atmosphere in the bar below.
No food available in the evening but there are plenty of places to eat nearby so you're really spoiled for choice.
Breakfast was at 8:30 and a full English which was really tasty. It set me up for the day.
If you need a simple bed in a warm, friendly environment you need look no further.
Pretty good all round. Parking at the back a bit challenging..
Needed an earlier than 08:30 breakfast on the Sunday as on a medic training course from 9am; chef admirably cooked some eggs up for me, which was brill. See you again in 2 weeks.
Would be great if you stayed here after a night out.
The place was in a central location, staff were great, both Khrish and Chris , it was very clean in the room and bathroom
Breakfast was ok. (one choice of time on Sunday 8:30 or 8:30, instant coffee and fry up)
The reason for the low mark is:- I stayed there for somewhere to sleep but the single mattress was very poor quality so I had to sleep on the pillow also because it was a pub there were people outside my window talking laughing etc then management clearing up till 1am.
Also a large Aircon or heating unit on the roof outside, rumbled on and off thoughout the night
I stayed in room 1: it is very compact but the bed was very comfortable and the room was just the right temperature. There was noise from a boiler I think but after a short while, I didn't notice it. The Full English breakfast was delicious. A great value place to stay!
Had a great 2 nights stay here room was big enough and clean. A little warm but there was a fan in the room. The pair running it had only been in there 6weeks so happy with the feedback. Pub very spit and sawdust but l like that not many left but was clean, well stocked bar and seating area was nice as warm evenings. Breakfast was fab both mornings. Will stay there again definitely ✨✨✨✨✨
I have stayed here many times and will continue to do so on my visits to friends and family in Bury St Edmunds.
A special mention for Chris who has taken over the running of Westgate.
He certainly enhanced the comfort and enjoyment of my weekend there; with his welcoming and most professional attitude to all his guests.
This property should be struck from any list that advertises stays. The room was no bigger than a broom cupboard and when we went to shower we discovered that there was no hot water. We obviously complained only to be told that they were having a new boiler installed and dint know when there would be any hot water. This had obviously been preplaned so any guests that were booked in should have been warned about this. We cancelled our booking and found other accommodation. This was without doubt the worst accommodation that we have ever come accross. AVOID
Pub with rooms is under new ownership who are refurbishing so bar etc were all closed when I was there. Room is basic , clean but very tired and needs a refresh relative to this century. Apparently will not do food when open and breakfast unusually is at 8.30 am. I wish good luck to new managers and hope they quickly start work on everything else.